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Recent Obituaries in Chillicothe, OH
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Chillicothe, OH area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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John Pitts
May 3, 2009
John Pitts, 59, of Chillicothe, died Sunday in the Ohio State University Hospitals. He is survived by one sister. Following cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of John Pitts , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Donald Ginter
May 1, 2009
Donald J. Ginter, 50, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly May 1, 2009, in his home. He was born May 12, 1958, in Northville, NY, to Charles and Arlene Bills Ginter. Surviving are his son Benjamin Ginter, of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter Rebecca L. Ginter, Raleigh, NC; grandson Clay Ginter, Raleigh, NC; his parents; and a sister and brother-in-law Debbie (Steve) Bubb,...
Nelsie Fleshman
Apr 26, 2009
Nelsie Mae Fleshman, 89, of Chillicothe, passed to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of heart disease. She was born November 23, 1919 to Ernest and Blanche Fleshman in Danese, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings, Lenvil, James Anderson, Harold and Loren Fleshman...
Brett Pump
Apr 21, 2009
Brett A. Pump, 44, of Chillicothe, died 3:00 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2009, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 24, 1964 in Chillicothe to Joseph E. and Carolyn S. McMahon Pump. On October 5, 2007, he married Angela R. Puckett, who survives. Also surviving are his step-children, Ricky, Ryan and Robbie Hosler;...
Terry Polm
Apr 20, 2009
Terry Lee Polm, 49, of Chillicothe, died April 3, 2009 in the Ohio State University Hospitals, following a long battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1959 in Marion, IN to John and Freda D. Stevens, who preceded him in death. Calling hours will not be observed. Following cremation, graveside services will be held. To send a flower arrangement...
Mabel Hendershot
Apr 20, 2009
Mabel Hendershot, 96, of Chillicothe, died Monday afternoon in Heartland of Chillicothe. Following cremation, her cremains will be scattered, in accord with her wishes. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mabel Hendershot , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Vickie Walton
Apr 19, 2009
Vickie D. Walton, 43, of Chillicothe, died 10:30 am, Sunday, April 19, 2009 at her home, unexpectedly. She was born December 1, 1965 in Chillicothe to Nokey and Betty Cydrus Tisdale. She married Anthony Walton. In addition to her husband and parents, survivors include her children, Bryan (Jamie Carpenter) Himelrick and Tanae Reeves; a grandchild, Haylie Lynn; two sisters, Cheryl...
Carl Smith
Apr 16, 2009
Carl R. Smith, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 10:05pm April 16, 2009, in the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born March 27, 1931, in Chillicothe to the late Ophia A. and Marjorie A. Hough Smith. On May 21, 1955, he married the former Bonnie L. Merritt, who survives. Also surviving are his children:...
Ky'Luh Tolle
Apr 10, 2009
Ky'luh J. L. Tolle, 1 month old infant, died April 10, 2009, in her home unexpectedly. Her parents and grandparents survive. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will follow in Twin Township Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ky'luh Jennifer Tolle , please click here to...
Frank Maxson
Apr 10, 2009
Frank H. Maxson, 84, of Chillicothe, died at 2:40pm Friday, April 10, 2009, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born October 17, 1924, in Lockbourne, OH, to the late George P. and Grace A. True Maxson. On April 19, 1944, he married the former Delorles E. Stapleton, who survives. Also surviving are his son and...
James Gillfillan
Apr 6, 2009
James Gordon Gillfillan, Jr., 51, of Chillicothe, passed from this life unexpectedly at his home on April 6, 2009. He was born June 7, 1957, in Fort Polk, Louisiana, to James Gordon Gillfillan, Sr. and Shirley Ann Dickson Gillfillan, who survive. Also surviving are his daughter Gina Renee Gillfillan; grandson Timothy James Gillfillan, both of whom were number one in...
Albert Stoltz
Apr 6, 2009
Albert George Stoltz, 50, of Chillicothe, died 10:20 am, Monday, April 6, 2009 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born February 14, 1959 in Bucyrus, OH to Albert George "Nick" and Jeanette Ann Creeger Stoltz. On March 2, 2006 he married Lisa Lynn Smith, who survives. In addition to his wife and his mother, survivors include his...
Rita Eberl
Apr 5, 2009
Rita M. Eberl, 91, of Chillicothe, OH and formerly of 118 Cherry Road, Kersey, died Sunday morning at Maple View Manor, Bainbridge, OH where she had resided for several years after living with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born December 7, 1917 in Kersey, PA, daughter of the late Fred and Anna Hyatt Emmett. She was a lifelong resident of Kersey,...
Dora Ward
Mar 31, 2009
Dora L. Ward, 73, Chillicothe, OH, passed peacefully to be with her Savior in heaven forevermore on Tuesday March 31, 2009, at home with her family after a yearlong battle with a brain tumor. Dora was born March 22, 1936, in Dema, KY, to Bart T. and Margaret Gayheart Mead. On March 4, 1953, she married Glendon C. Ward, who...
David Gibson
Mar 31, 2009
David A. Gibson, 53, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly in the early morning on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. He was born August 21, 1955, in Chillicothe, to the late Melvin, Sr. and Marie (Beverly) Gibson. On January 26, 1986, he married the former Uvette R. Brown, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Tiffany (Nick) Gibson-Mallory and their children,...
John Mccormick
Mar 28, 2009
On March 28, 2009, John passed peacefully from this life following a courageous, 19-year battle with a brain tumor. John believed that God's grace and mercy extended his life years beyond the expectations of his physicians, and it was his desire that other cancer patients know his story so they could have hope. "Is anyone among you sick? Let him...
Joyce Harris
Mar 27, 2009
Joyce J. Harris, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 5:00am Friday, March 27, 2009, in Heartland Nursing Home. She was born November 11, 1938, in Chillicothe to the late Elsworth and Clara Jane Wingo Dixon. On December 27, 1959, she married Leonard W. Harris, who preceded her in death in 1972. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law June (Dezi)...
Robert Welsheimer
Mar 26, 2009
Robert H. Welsheimer, 56, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 26, 2009, in his home. He was born January 28, 1953, in Chillicothe to the late Robert Rihl and Helen Irene Gaskill Welsheimer. He is survived by his sister, Fay Perry, of Chillicothe; and nieces Bridget Kashner, of Cecil, OH; Stacy Perry, of Mississippi; and Michelle McAllister, of Frankfort. Bobby was...
Dean Curtiss
Mar 23, 2009
Dean "Bill" E. Curtiss, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home at 5:00am March 23, 2009, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born February 7, 1933, in Westerville, OH, to the late Fredrick C. and Minnie Emrich Curtiss. In 1977, he married the former Marcia L. McCabe, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Christy...
Zola Marbury
Mar 22, 2009
Zola Marbury, 93, of Milwaukee, WI, formerly of Chillicothe, entered this life on April 30, 1915, in Hazard, KY and departed this life at 5:55pm on March 22, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. Zola was predeceased by her loving husband, Rev. Baker Marbury; her mother and step-father Sally and Mannion O'Linger; two sisters Mattie Higgins and Mary Williams; and...
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